USA EV Comparison: Mercedes EQB 250 vs Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD

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General Info

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $41190. The Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Years of Production 2022-2023 2021-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Hungary Japan, China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price USA (New) - Price USA (New) $41190
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $19689
GCC Score 6.3 6.5

Range and Efficiency

While the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023).

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 304 mi
Range (WLTP) 295 mi 333 mi
Range (GCC) 246 mi 287 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 69.7 kWh 91 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 66.5 kWh 87 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 27 kWh/100 mi 30.3 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.7 mi/kWh 3.3 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.2 7.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 130 kW, while the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) maxes out at 100 kW.

The Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 9.6 kW, whereas the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 9.6 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 130 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 5.4 6.5

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Although the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) has more power, the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type IM EESM
Motor Power (kW) 287 kW 178 kW
Motor Power (hp) 385 hp 239 hp
Motor Torque 284 lb-ft 221 lb-ft
0-60 mph 8.6 s 7.2 s
Top Speed 99 mph 100 mph
Performance Score 4 3.6

Dimensions

The Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) and Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Length 184.4 in 180.9 in
Width (with Mirrors) 79.5 in 85.5 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.2 in 72.8 in
Height 65.6 in 65.4 in
Wheelbase 111.4 in 109.3 in

Cargo and Towing

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) features a larger trunk, but the Mercedes EQB 250 (2022-2023) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Mercedes EQB 250 Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Number of Seats 5, 7 5
Curb Weight 4652 lb 4528 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.5 ft3 22.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 60.4 ft3 59.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 7 6.8
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